Ara to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Giridih, Jharkhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ara to Giridih
293 km · ~6h 12m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NawadaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ara to Giridih
293 km · ~6h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → Giridih
AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km
~6h 31m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹870
Usual tea / meal halts: Nawada (~170 km)
- Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ara to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 16m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 46m wait
1 change · 12h 17m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 50m wait
1 change · 12h 17m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 46m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Ara to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Giridih is about 293 km by road, roughly 5.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 293 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,320 · Sedan ₹3,910 · SUV ₹5,130 · Innova / MUV ₹5,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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